Grow Agri-Tourism
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 23, 2015
Thursday, April 23rd
10am-4pm
Location
Branches Winery
E6796 Old Line Rd
Westby, WI
Fees/Admission
$30/person - Includes networking lunch & one tour.
Register now at: 7riversalliance.com or mail to
7 Rivers Alliance
400 7th St N
LaCrosse, WI 54601
Description
Agri-Tourism Schedule
10:00- 10:05:
Greeting and Welcome-
Rep. Lee Nerison, Representative, 96th Assembly District
10:05- 10:15:
Welcome to Branches Winery - Gene Bergholz, Branches Winery
10:15- 10:30:
Overview of local Agri-Tourism -
Karen M. Dahl, Vernon Economic Development Association
10:30- 11:30:
Vernon County Panel Presentation -
Ruth Rupp, Ocooch Mountain Acres
Luke Zahm, Driftless Cafe
Mark Pfeiffer, Organic Valley
Jan Rasikas, Viroqua Food Co-op
11:30- 12:00:
The Business of Agri-Tourism -
Steve Peterson, Go Monroe County Wisconsin
12:00- 1:00:
Networking Lunch
1:00- 2:00:
Regional Panel Presentation -
Phil Gudgeon, Maple Valley Cooperative
Mary Bell, Lanesboro Local
Nodji Van Wychen, Weberly Farms
Kathy Kuderer, Down A Country Road
2:00- 2:30:
Making Connections to promote local assets -
Steve Peterson, Go Monroe County Wisconsin
2:30- 2:45:
Wrap up and evaluation
3:00- 4:00:
Tours-
Vernon County Food Enterprise Center-
Susan Noble, Vernon Economic Development Association
Organic Valley (Cashton)- Mark Pfieiffer, Organic Valley
*Tours and Lunch are included in the registration fee.
**Cancellations and Refunds will be accepted if cancelled by April 16, 2015.
